Skinny ppl at the gym

Leopardliz
Leopardliz Posts: 110 Member
edited September 25 in Health and Weight Loss
anyone ever feel discouraged by the hot, skinny people at the gym. At my gym girls wear sport bras and spandex to workout. Im like really?!? I hate feeling like that when im supposed to feel motivated :(
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  • kirstinkrueger
    kirstinkrueger Posts: 346
    agreed :( It's discouraging. I always feel like people see me working out and judge me for being big, when in reality I am the one that needs the gym. She needs a burger ;) haha
  • skinnyhopes
    skinnyhopes Posts: 402 Member
    Why?
    They're living active healthy lifestyles and isn't that the future you.
    Instead of discouragement, you should feel motivated to change yourself around and become skinny.
    Isn't that what we're here for anyway?
  • autumn13
    autumn13 Posts: 295
    :(
  • autumn13
    autumn13 Posts: 295
    Why?
    They're living active healthy lifestyles and isn't that the future you.
    Instead of discouragement, you should feel motivated to change yourself around and become skinny.
    Isn't that what we're here for anyway?

    Amen !!!!!
  • MaryD4900
    MaryD4900 Posts: 135 Member
    Haha I know what you mean! I go to my college's on-campus gym and most of the girls put on a full face of makeup and shorts with their butts hanging out... the guys strut around with cut off t's checking everyone out... it's so ridiculous I just laugh to myself. It helps if you go with a friend that way you are focused on each other instead of everyone around you. or if you're on a machine try looking thru a magazine instead of looking at the people around you. Definitely easy to get discouraged by all the gym buffs, but if you keep at it soon enough you will see awesome results, and that's the best motivation :)
  • Leopardliz
    Leopardliz Posts: 110 Member
    Yea but i guess at the moment i dont see it
  • polrwht07
    polrwht07 Posts: 20
    No way dude. I see those people, and it's motivation. Like the first time I stepped on the scale. It wasn't a number I wanted to see, but it got my motor running so hard.
  • Jaedynmoon
    Jaedynmoon Posts: 280 Member
    Just don't focus on them...or if you do use it for motivation! Those girls never use to bother me when I went to a gym...most of the time I never really focused on them because I just went in, got my workout on, and left! Everyone in there is working to be healthy regardless of what they are rockin' :) So just focus on health...not their little outfits!
  • gp79
    gp79 Posts: 1,799 Member
    The last two days I've been working out at a Gold's Gym (first time) and I'm fairly certain that it's more about a fashion show for some people in there. Who in the heck needs to wear a fitted baseball cap, cocked to the side, while running on the treadmill, with no socks, shoes untied and on top of it all...they aren't even running shoes.

    I wasn't impressed with this specific Gold's Gym, I'm sure there are nice ones out there. Places like the Hollywood 24 Hour Fitness, some guys go there particularly on their cutting cycles to show their bodies off. When they are bulking they'll work out at other gyms...why? Because everyone knows all the hotties go to Hollywood 24 Hr. Fitness.

    What a wold some folks live in.
  • Leopardliz
    Leopardliz Posts: 110 Member
    Thank u gpoitras! Thats what i meant i guess i should have been more specific. It seems like ppl go to the gym to hang out and look good not work out. The gym is somewhere u can be smelly and sweaty without feeling judged. Especially for a big girl like me. When girls how up with their hair done and make up. It seems like my comfort level is lowered
  • skinnyhopes
    skinnyhopes Posts: 402 Member
    Hair and makeup at the gym is a big no-no.:noway:
  • emmaleigh47
    emmaleigh47 Posts: 1,670 Member
    You know what -- I used to be embarrased about how fat I am ... or how out of place I look. But slowly but surely I am looking more and more like I belong.
    People used to stare at me on the treadmill when I ran ... now people only stare when I do sprints... progress I guess! :)
    I hope no one ever looks at me and thinks I dont belong there... I am proud of where I have come from and I want to motivate the world!
  • cutmd
    cutmd Posts: 1,168 Member
    As someone who likes to wear sport bras and stretch pants to the gym (and has earned glares for it), I must say that going to the gym in fitting clothes that show my muscles motivates me and helps me keep my core contracted. Occasionally I will even wear makeup. But it's not cause I'm not serious about working out, it's BECAUSE I am. It's not to make people further from goal feel bad. However, I do feel my heart sink a little when someone fitter/skinnier than me shows up in skimpy gym clothes. :grumble:
  • tobitude
    tobitude Posts: 89 Member
    I know the feeling about that though, I get mixed reaction to my riding a bike. I imagine them saying that "wow she is to big to be riding a bike", and then I have actually had a few people tell me that seeing me on my bike everyday has convinced them that if i can do it so can they. I just remind myself I am not there for them I am there for me!!!!!!
  • itsjen516
    itsjen516 Posts: 86
    what bother me r the people that show off and wear like 1000 pounds of make up to gym
    kike really! come on now :grumble:
  • stevemcknight
    stevemcknight Posts: 647 Member
    As someone who likes to wear sport bras and stretch pants to the gym (and has earned glares for it), I must say that going to the gym in fitting clothes that show my muscles motivates me and helps me keep my core contracted. Occasionally I will even wear makeup. But it's not cause I'm not serious about working out, it's BECAUSE I am. It's not to make people further from goal feel bad. However, I do feel my heart sink a little when someone fitter/skinnier than me shows up in skimpy gym clothes. :grumble:

    I like this
  • nurse_lisa2008
    nurse_lisa2008 Posts: 1
    I so agree with you on that. When I see that is just makes me feel disgusted about myself and I don't stay there like I need to.
  • gp79
    gp79 Posts: 1,799 Member
    I'm happy working out in a military gym. I felt dirty going to Gold's Gym. I couldn't have showered sooner! haha
  • bosanka
    bosanka Posts: 336 Member
    That's why i go to a women's only gym - ( it's not the curve ") - this gym is for all ages and there is a real mix of all generations- so no one feels " not belonging " there . .. No guys allowed so the girls that picked this type of gym are there for the " work out " part .. we don't worry about how we look or how someone else is looking at us. No guys to impress or show of for.. or to look at you . I think i can focus better without the guys arround.
  • Bridgetc140
    Bridgetc140 Posts: 405 Member
    Why?
    They're living active healthy lifestyles and isn't that the future you.
    Instead of discouragement, you should feel motivated to change yourself around and become skinny.
    Isn't that what we're here for anyway?

    Agreed!! She needs a burger? Wow.
  • shallo
    shallo Posts: 353 Member
    agreed :( It's discouraging. I always feel like people see me working out and judge me for being big, when in reality I am the one that needs the gym. She needs a burger ;) haha
    Maybe she needs the gym to look like that. It isn't like all skinny people are like that naturally. Some of them work hard for it.
  • alliecore
    alliecore Posts: 446 Member
    I hope you don't mind if I present a little different side to this....:flowerforyou:

    At my tiny, small town YMCA, I AM the skinny girl. At the time of day I go in, there just aren't any other ladies my age that train to the extent that I do. It makes me stand out. And being a somewhat shy person, I don't like standing out.

    It is really hurtful when I see the disgusted looks that get thrown my way. The feelings the OP shared....let me say that those feelings are NOT hidden, and we "skinny girls" notice and feel them. And it is hurtful. Because we have sweated blood to get what we have, and most of us would be more than happy to encourage and share information....if you would give us a chance. But most of the time, my smiles don't even get returned.

    I don't say this to sound defensive at all, but rather to say that for me, personally, I go to the gym to work on MY body. When I see less fit individuals in there, I am silently CHEERING for them, because I think ANYONE who gets out of bed and makes an effort to better themselves deserves a round of applause. That's just my two cents worth. :smile:
  • 123nikki123
    123nikki123 Posts: 527
    Not at all!!!! Isn't that the look we're all aiming for anyways?
  • Celo24
    Celo24 Posts: 566 Member
    I hope you don't mind if I present a little different side to this....:flowerforyou:

    At my tiny, small town YMCA, I AM the skinny girl. At the time of day I go in, there just aren't any other ladies my age that train to the extent that I do. It makes me stand out. And being a somewhat shy person, I don't like standing out.

    It is really hurtful when I see the disgusted looks that get thrown my way. The feelings the OP shared....let me say that those feelings are NOT hidden, and we "skinny girls" notice and feel them. And it is hurtful. Because we have sweated blood to get what we have, and most of us would be more than happy to encourage and share information....if you would give us a chance. But most of the time, my smiles don't even get returned.

    I don't say this to sound defensive at all, but rather to say that for me, personally, I go to the gym to work on MY body. When I see less fit individuals in there, I am silently CHEERING for them, because I think ANYONE who gets out of bed and makes an effort to better themselves deserves a round of applause. That's just my two cents worth. :smile:

    Awesome post Allie!!

    I'm not a huge muscular guy, but I am in pretty decent shape these days. Now that I bought my first pair of tri shorts, I will be wearing them when I go swim. They are tight and fitted but I wear them for ME because I need to practice in the equipment I will be wearing on race day. When I ride the bike at the gym on nasty days, I wear bike shorts that are also tight and again, it's for ME. I know I will be on the bike for an hour minimum and, without my bike shorts, my *kitten* would HURT!!

    For people who don't like the "skinny people" at the gym, you are entitled to your opinion. However, many of those people worked their tails off to get their results and don't deserve to be shot dirty looks for being in shape any more than someone deserves a dirty look for being overweight. That actually seems pretty hypocritical to me.

    I'm with Allie; I support and encourage everyone who is at the gym as they are all making good choices to live a healthy life and improve themselves. I hope that everyone can learn to do the same.
  • alliecore
    alliecore Posts: 446 Member
    I hope you don't mind if I present a little different side to this....:flowerforyou:

    At my tiny, small town YMCA, I AM the skinny girl. At the time of day I go in, there just aren't any other ladies my age that train to the extent that I do. It makes me stand out. And being a somewhat shy person, I don't like standing out.

    It is really hurtful when I see the disgusted looks that get thrown my way. The feelings the OP shared....let me say that those feelings are NOT hidden, and we "skinny girls" notice and feel them. And it is hurtful. Because we have sweated blood to get what we have, and most of us would be more than happy to encourage and share information....if you would give us a chance. But most of the time, my smiles don't even get returned.

    I don't say this to sound defensive at all, but rather to say that for me, personally, I go to the gym to work on MY body. When I see less fit individuals in there, I am silently CHEERING for them, because I think ANYONE who gets out of bed and makes an effort to better themselves deserves a round of applause. That's just my two cents worth. :smile:

    Awesome post Allie!!

    I'm not a huge muscular guy, but I am in pretty decent shape these days. Now that I bought my first pair of tri shorts, I will be wearing them when I go swim. They are tight and fitted but I wear them for ME because I need to practice in the equipment I will be wearing on race day. When I ride the bike at the gym on nasty days, I wear bike shorts that are also tight and again, it's for ME. I know I will be on the bike for an hour minimum and, without my bike shorts, my *kitten* would HURT!!

    For people who don't like the "skinny people" at the gym, you are entitled to your opinion. However, many of those people worked their tails off to get their results and don't deserve to be shot dirty looks for being in shape any more than someone deserves a dirty look for being overweight. That actually seems pretty hypocritical to me.

    I'm with Allie; I support and encourage everyone who is at the gym as they are all making good choices to live a healthy life and improve themselves. I hope that everyone can learn to do the same.

    Thanks Celo! :smile: You're the best!

    Keep at it guys! Never forget that you ROCK because you are taking your health into your own hands. Keep doing what you are doing!!!!:flowerforyou:
  • ashahl
    ashahl Posts: 81
    I have to admit I'm also one of those skinny girls that wear short, tight clothing to the gym (spandex and tank tops). I do it mainly because I get so freaking hot working out, especially doing cardio! I work my butt off at the gym. It also does motivate me to stay in shape and work on any problem areas I see. Plus I work out with my boyfriend all the time so I like to look cute for him. And I do work very hard to tone my body to look at least moderately good in the outfits I wear! I also have to admit I wear a bit of make up to the gym but just a bit of concealed and maybe a touch of powder because I'm self-conscious about my skin (mostly my dark eye circle) and it makes me more confident.
    A lot of the thin girls are just as insecure going to the gym as people who are a bit larger. I personally get really jealous when I see girls who are really toned, muscular and fit. I feel like I’ll never get to that level and have tight curves.

    Also I don’t think women judge each other too harshly at the gym, I think we are happy to see others getting active and fit. When I see a larger woman giving it her all on the treadmill I’m like “Damn woman is rocking it, good for her!” I think guys have a tendency to judge each other more like who is more muscular, cut, or who can lift heavier weights.
  • bbb84
    bbb84 Posts: 418 Member
    anyone ever feel discouraged by the hot, skinny people at the gym. At my gym girls wear sport bras and spandex to workout. Im like really?!? I hate feeling like that when im supposed to feel motivated :(

    What discourages me, with the tiny ones who wear next to nothing is not what they are wearing or their size. If they are in there busting hump just like me, I look at them and say that's where I want to be. It's the ones who walk in, hair perfect make up done... sit on the bike for 5 min socialize for another 30 and then leave. They are not working on fitness, they are there to flirt, talk and take up space. But the truth is, I get discouraged because they are small and don't have to try. They are naturally thin people and I will never be that.
  • RoyaDee
    RoyaDee Posts: 43
    I'm not really angry about the tight clothes because buying cute workout gear is one thing I'm really looking forward to (once I'm actually at a size that they sell nice gear for!) But I won't lie, as a university student my gym is packed with 18-22 year-olds who are physically at their peak and it's incredibly intimidating. I'm not even that large (170lb, 5'10) but I am always by far the largest girl in the room. I can't help but feel a bit judged, even though I try to tell myself it's just in my head.
  • gogophers
    gogophers Posts: 190 Member
    I don't have any problem with skinny girls at the gym ;)
  • cutmd
    cutmd Posts: 1,168 Member
    Wow, alliecore and ashahl, you took the words right out of my head!

    Though in my tiny apartment gym I am often the smallest one (except when the 2 figure athletes in the building show up -yipes!), vie never looked down on anyone except this one chick who shows up and talks loudly on her cell phone the whole time. I feel a bond with others in the gym and hate when the love isn't reciprocated. I've actually started wearing a tank top over my sport bra for that reason :ohwell:
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